Raízen Expands E2G Ethanol Production with Four New Plants in São Paulo Using Penetron Technology
Raízen has expanded its second-generation ethanol (E2G) production in São Paulo, Brazil, with four new plants becoming operational over the past three years. The Penetron System, a suite of waterproofing solutions, was specified for all projects to ensure durability in the concrete structures against the sugarcane-ethanol conversion environment.
The Vale do Rosário Bioenergy Park, Univalem Bioenergy Park, Bonfim Bioenergy Park, and Barra Bonita plant each target annual production of approximately 82 million liters of cellulosic ethanol, with investments ranging from R$ 1 billion to R$ 1.2 billion (US$ 190 million to US$ 228 million). The standardized design across the plants aims to reduce costs and construction time, facilitating the planned rollout of an additional 20 E2G plants by 2030.
The U.S. EPA has designated Brazilian sugarcane ethanol as an advanced biofuel, recognizing its significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
